Panasonic HC X1500 UHD 4K Full HD Director’s Camcorder is built for high quality production and behind the scenes shooting, combining a compact, lightweight design with pro level controls and broadcast friendly recording. It features a 1/2.5 inch 8.29M MOS sensor that captures at 4K resolution, supported by the Venus Engine to process and scale footage for strong Full HD delivery. It records UHD 4K at broadcast compatible frame rates and captures audio up to 24 bit PCM using the built in microphone. The HC X1500 includes manual lens rings and a control dial for efficient hands on operation, plus an ND filter for better exposure control in bright conditions. A built in Leica Dicomar lens provides a 24x optical zoom with a wide 25mm equivalent angle of view, and Digital iZoom extends zoom capability up to 48x. Face Detection AF helps track faces and simplifies keeping subjects in focus, while 5 axis optical image stabilization helps reduce shake for steadier handheld footage. A 3.5 inch fold out high resolution touchscreen LCD supports easy monitoring and menu control. Recording options include MP4, MOV, and AVCHD codecs with HEVC compression support, and twin SD card slots enable relay or simultaneous recording. Live streaming is supported over 2.4 GHz Wi Fi using RTP, RTSP, RTMP, or RTMPS. The optional VW HU1 top handle unit can be added separately for expanded handling and accessory support.